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Evidence of a reduction over time in the behavioral severity of autistic disorder diagnosesThis study provides the first clear evidence of a reduction over time in the behavioral severity of individuals diagnosed with Autistic Disorder during a period of stability in diagnostic criteria
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Differentiating between childhood communication disorders: Implications for language and psychosocial outcomesDifferentiating between childhood communication disorders: Implications for language and psychosocial outcomes
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A genome-wide association study of total child psychiatric problems scoresSubstantial genetic correlations have been reported across psychiatric disorders and numerous cross-disorder genetic variants have been detected. To identify the genetic variants underlying general psychopathology in childhood, we performed a genome-wide association study using a total psychiatric problem score.
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Where were those rabbits? A new paradigm to determine cerebral lateralisation of visuospatial memory function in childrenIn this study we devised a child-friendly version of a paradigm to assess lateralisation of visuospatial memory using functional transcranial Doppler...
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TOBY play-pad application to teach children with ASD-A pilot trial.To investigate use patterns and learning outcomes associated with the use of Therapy Outcomes By You (TOBY. Playpad, an early intervention iPad application.
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Neurodevelopmental outcomes in children after prenatal marijuana exposureThe effect of prenatal marijuana exposure on child neurodevelopment remains poorly understood. Prior studies have demonstrated inconsistent results.
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Friendship, loneliness and depression in adolescents with Asperger's SyndromeThis study investigated the relation between friendship, loneliness and depressive symptoms in adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome (AS).
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‘It depends entirely on the nature of those supports’: Community perceptions of the appropriateness of early support services for autistic childrenWe do not know much about what support services people think are okay for young autistic children. This study was a survey of 253 people. We asked autistic adults, parents, and professionals from Australia and New Zealand whether they thought it was okay to provide support services to autistic children.
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The increasing prevalence of reported diagnoses of childhood psychiatric disorders: a descriptive multinational comparisonThe objective of this study is to compare the time trend of reported diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder, hyperkinetic disorder, Tourette's syndrome, and...
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Sleep problems and anxiety from 2 to 8 years and the influence of autistic traits: a longitudinal studyAnxiety and sleep problems may be an early indicator of autism in young children and early autistic traits may also contribute to anxiety problems later in childhood